Better the BBC than Murdoch

The News International phone-hacking scandal is a reminder of the depths to which the privatised media will stoop. It's not a good time for the BBC to announce its intention to close five of its World Service language channels. Better the BBC than Murdoch's gutter journalism.

The News International phone-hacking scandal is a reminder of the depths to which the privatised media will stoop. It's not a good time for the BBC to announce its intention to close five of its World Service language channels. Better the BBC than Murdoch's gutter journalism.